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Zaara King, founder of The Beauty Build online community for beauty pros, reveals why she’s giving back in November 2021… November is National Gratitude Month and I love practicing gratitude, as it’s so powerful in maintaining and attracting positive energy. And this month, I want to give back. We’ve had a rough time due to…
Read MoreWeak, brittle or ridged nails? Here’s how you can benefit from a manicure
Think that having painted nails only provides aesthetic benefits? Think again – just a few of the benefits of a manicure and pedicure include stress relief, improved nail health and a boost in confidence. But even if your nails aren’t in the best condition, Marian Newman BEM, nail industry veteran and chair of The FNP,…
Read More8 ways to reduce foot swelling during pregnancy
It’s completely normal to experience some swelling in pregnancy, particularly in your legs, ankles, feet and fingers, which can often be worse at the end of the day. Why does it happen? Your growing uterus can interrupt blood flow and cause more fluid to stay in your leg veins, with the extra liquid going into nearby tissue,…
Read More6 ways to manage dry & brittle nails affected by menopause
The menopause can be a challenging time for women, with many lacking confidence and feeling undervalued. Looking good on the outside can give the confidence boost needed to feel good on the inside, and having strong and healthy nails is a great place to start. Menopause is so much more than hot flushes and night…
Read MoreHow nail art saved my mental health: Bridgend nail tech opens up about her battle
Dani Bailey of Broadlands, Bridgend, has suffered with anxiety and depression since she was a teenager. She has always managed it relatively well through exercise, which came naturally to her in her previous role as a personal trainer, but a pitfall in 2018 saw some struggles present themselves. “I started doing nails in July 2019.…
Read More4 powerful hand mudras and how to use them
Scratch chats to James Divine, palmistry teacher, author and founder of The Divine Hand Palmistry about the meanings of mudras, and how you can use them in everyday life… First of all, what exactly is a mudra? “A mudra is a Sanskrit word meaning to seal, mark, or gesture. It has two traditional uses; one…
Read MoreNail techs, here’s how you can prevent hand & wrist pain
Scratch sources advice for those that suffer with hand and wrist pain, so you can stop feeling the strain… Samantha Sweet, co-founder of Sweet Squared, shares that repetitive strain injury and carpal tunnel syndrome will always be a likelihood for pros, due to the nature of the job. “Filing is the biggest culprit to cause CTS,…
Read More4 ways to empower your nail business’ employees
Lucy Pastorelli, founder of Lucy Pastorelli Tools, shares how she empowers her team… 1. Create inclusion. Everyone has an opinion, and we always make sure that we listen to each member of staff – whether they’ve been employed at LP for five weeks or five years. Each point of view is always valid, and I…
Read MoreMy experience of Salon System’s dual lash & brow lift system
To celebrate the launch of Salon System‘s new dual treatment lash & brow lift system, I headed to 58 South Molton Street in London to experience a brow lamination myself. With the brow lamination and lash lift becoming increasingly popular with customers, Salon System has created a two in one system to help the demand.…
Read MoreUpdate: Allergies, nail products & potential risks
Marian Newman, chair of the FNP, shares important information for nail services… IBOA (isobournyl acrylate) is being used as a semi-permanent adhesive for cancer and diabetic patients. This could cause an overexposure to this specific acrylate. What does this mean? If a UV gel polish has this ingredient it may NOT be the UV gel…
Read MoreNail tech self-love: support the health of your skin, hair & nails with a teaspoon a day…
Calling all busy nail artists and techs, a teaspoon a day of this nutrient-rich berry mixture from SuperU will add to your self-love and care regime. This anti-oxidant supplement, as seen on the BBC’s Dragon’s Den, is a natural blend of ingredients that promise to nourish the hair, skin and nails with just one teaspoon…
Read MoreMy life as a dyslexic & dyspraxic nail technician
Jade Mullin, Owner of Jade Mullin Academy and Educator for Glitterbels shares what it is like working as a dyslexic and dyspraxic nail technician… After having a long passion for nails I started training in nails in 2019. I am now qualified in hard gel enhancements, acrylic enhancements, gel polish and the use of an E-file.…
Read MoreNurture a healthy state of mind by surrounding yourself with a great support network: all you need is love
All you need is love…global nail artist, educator & mentor Alisha Rimando shares her tekking truth I can’t tell you how many times along my journey I’ve wanted to quit! It’s so easy to just stop. STOP! Stop the stress, the pressure, the sleepless nights, the long days, the research, the frustration. Just STOP it…
Read MoreBehind-the-scenes of a mental health awareness photo shoot
Nail tech and educator, Lisa Graves, shares the story behind a mental health awareness photo shoot… “The last year was a difficult one for everyone across the globe and, subsequently, awareness of mental health issues was heightened. Whenever I saw advertising or social media posts based around mental health, images used were always very sad.…
Read MoreInspirational nail tech, Maya Velkova tells of her will to succeed while living with a lifelong disability that could have held her back
‘Be a flamingo in a flock of pigeons’. That sounds great doesn’t it! Yet how does, ‘be a pigeon in a flock of flamingos‘, sound? From my perspective, when being a pigeon one can create great inner strength. In each and every one of us there is some weakness, which might lead us to stop…
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